In August, The Switch won an order for 12 PMM1500 permanent magnet (PM) shaft generators to be supplied for power take out (PTO) on newbuild liquefied natural gas carriers (LNGC). Deliveries are scheduled from Q3 2025 through Q3 2026. “Our permanent magnet technology was a perfect match for what the shipowner was looking for. Our…
The Switch received orders for six permanent magnet (PM) shaft generators to be installed on newbuild methanol-powered containerships. The first PMM2000M will be delivered in Q2 2025. The new vessels will be ready for commissioning in 2026 and 2027. “This order for the world’s most advanced high-power permanent magnet shaft generators is part of the…
The Switch has received a new order for 10 permanent magnet direct-drive PMM2000M shaft generators for 10,300 TEU dual-fuel container vessels. Delivery is expected in Q1 2026–Q1 2027. The PMM2000M is the largest frame size in the company’s portfolio of shaft generators. A key aspect in the design of the vessels is to use a…
Japan is focusing on electrification of its coastal shipping industry as an important part of the country’s push to meet 2050 IMO regulations. In July, the government announced a JPY 60 billion national project to create a zero-emission coastal shipping industry. One of the world’s largest coastal shipping industries Japan’s geography favors coastal shipping. The…
At this year’s Sea Japan 2024 exhibition in early April, our new majority shareholder BEMAC introduced The Switch to the greater Japanese shipping industry. Sea Japan is one of the key maritime exhibitions worldwide. This high-level international conference and exhibition takes place every other year and showcases the very latest marine advancements in fuel efficiency,…
Finding the best alternative fuel source and the best delivery method continues to be an urgent need for the marine world. At Energy House on the west coast of Norway, researchers and systems integrators are speeding the marine energy transition. Energy House is the largest, most comprehensive marine energy testing center in the world. It…
We just got back from this year’s Electric & Hybrid Marine Expo in Amsterdam and are energized by what we saw and heard about marine electrification! Wide range of professionals The E&H Marine Expo draws professionals with high levels of expertise in marine electrification and continues to be an excellent opportunity for in-depth discussions and…
Switch tracks to DC distribution What if your next vessel could be built with dedicated all-marine DC drive train key components that would No need to wait. Our marine-specific components are proven and ready for your next vessel –simplified, optimized and uncompromised. And by getting the drives and electric machines from only one source, you’ll…
Delivering a vessel with Dynamic Positioning (DP) classification can be challenging. And the higher the DP rating, the more difficult it can be. Luckily, there are experts delivering DP systems that can handle both the complex force calculations for the steering and the failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA) for such a complex system. But…
The Switch PMM2000s are rolling out! These giant permanent magnet machines meet the pressing need for more power and torque in shaft generator applications. The first one passed its customer string test in January 2023 with flying colors and is now on its way to the shipyard. Testing challenges all met Both the initial back-to-back…
What does the future hold for electrification of the marine industry? A review of the past year’s trends shows a clear movement toward electrification. Green transition gathering speed The transition to using sustainable solutions in the marine market has clearly been on the industry agenda over the past year. And what’s more, our conversations with…
Such was the exclamation from at least 4 different potential customers who visited our stand at ASME in Rotterdam from June 14–16, 2022. “I’ve been looking for such a solution for the past few years – but just couldn’t find anything,” said one, coming up to the stand to start discussing our solid-rotor technology with…